Our favorite affordable smart plug is at a new low price right now

Make virtually any device smart enough to talk to Alexa, Google, and your phone.

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Smart home devices can make everyday tasks easier, leaving more time and energy for other more important aspects of your life. But, they also often carry a hefty price tag. If you're looking for ways to enjoy a slice of the smart home pie without parting with all of your hard-earned money, I highly recommend a smart plug like the TP-Link Smart WiFi Plug.

Smart plugs let you transform any plug-in electronics you own into smarter devices. We've reviewed 10 of the best plugs on the market and found the TP-Link to be the best choice for your wallet and your home. It usually retails for $40, but right now you can find it for the lowest price we've ever seen it listed for—just $32.99—on sites like Amazon, newegg, and Best Buy. (Best Buy charges $6 for shipping, but Amazon and newegg both offer free and fast shipping.)

You can control this smart plug from your phone, making it a breeze to fire up your a/c on the way home or turn on lights while you're on vacation (and it's much cheaper than a smart air conditioner or smart light setup). I use one to start up my slow cooker on busy days so dinner is ready when I am. They're also great for controlling lights. I have one connected to my bedside table lamps, and when it's time for bed I simple ask Alexa to turn off the lights. If you have a Google Home, this switch will talk to Google Assistant too!

This particular version of the TP-Link smart plug also has energy monitoring, so you can see how much power your device is actually using (great for A/Cs in the summer). But if you're more concerned with the aesthetics of controlling a device from your phone or home assistant than with reducing your energy consumption, there's a version without the green feature for only $25.

Ready to make your home a bit smarter? Check out the TP-Link Smart WiFi Plug for $32.99 on Amazon, newegg, and Best Buy

Prices are accurate at the time this article was published, but may change over time.

Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from any business incentives.

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Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from any business incentives.

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